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Alisha: Riverdale tutor

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As a certified Special Education and General Education teacher, I bring a deep passion for helping students discover their strengths and realize their full potential. With experience in both in-person and online instruction, I use creative, individualized teaching methods to engage learners and meet their unique needs. I am trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach and specialize in supporting students with reading and learning differences. I thrive on challenges and take pride in showing my students that they are capable of achieving anything they set their minds towith the right support, mindset, and encouragement.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy staying active and exploring new skills. I have a passion for music and love playing the ukulele and singing. I'm a hands-on learner who enjoys trying new thingswhether it's a creative project, a physical activity, or learning something completely unfamiliar. This curiosity and love for discovery often influence my teaching, as I aim to inspire the same enthusiasm and confidence in my students.

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Alisha’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

Outside of teaching, I enjoy staying active and exploring new skills. I have a passion for music and love playing the ukulele and singing. I’m a hands-on learner who enjoys trying new things—whether it’s a creative project, a physical activity, or learning something completely unfamiliar. This curiosity and love for discovery often influence my teaching, as I aim to inspire the same enthusiasm and confidence in my students.

Tutoring Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
Learning Differences
Math
Reading
Special Education
Writing